The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-02

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I tense. In fact, the edition will con-
tain very little else. L. will be ready
for d;str;bction within a few DAYS.
The paper profeeses TO be non.partissn
in character, and to represent only the
interests OF the old soldiers, and the
story OF the flags is to be adroiIly pre-
pared 70 as to appear to support
this profession. but ut bottom this
mammoth edition is for electioneering
purposes, anti. Democratic in intent,
and with special reference to creating
sentiment hostile to the President and
fostering that already in existence.
Another purpose Of the Republican
mar ayers, held for the present, how
ever, somewhat in reserve, is TO force,
II possible, upon Congress next win.
ter some action that will provide for
the display In come public place OF all
the captured flags now held here. A
resolution to that effect will probably be
introduced by Boutelle, Of Maine, the
roaring champion Of sectionslism in
the House. A Southern man whe
followed in the open field the fortunes
Of the Confederacy to the close OF the
war, said last week: ~ sincerely trust
that the South may improve her pres.
ent opportunity. Every fig captured
from the Union forces that may still be
retained there ought to be promptly for
warded here to the War Department.
That would be evidence that the
proper spirit prevails within her
borders, and that 1t can neither be
discouraged nor stamped out by the
display OF III temper in tbe North.
The South, fortunately, hes never
asked for return OF her higs, and
feels no sense Of humiliation because
OF the recent occurrence"
THE CONTEXT OVER THE DooRKEEPKR.
eHIP
OF the House OF Represent tatiyes
promises to be lively one. There
are at present four candidates for the
position. The two foremost are the
present incumbent, Mr., Donelson, Of
Tennessee, and Mr., A. b. Hurt, Of Mis-
sour, who is at present superintendent
OF railway mail adjustments In the
Poetoilice Department. Mr.. Donel-
sons fitiends claim for him already q
ma ority In the caucus. That he has
strong, working friends there can be
no doubt, and in addition no has con-
troll OF the patronage OF the position,
which Is a strong lever II well direct
ed. But II lie said that he has made
some bitter enemies In the dispensing
Of this patron age, and In his case the
right to dispense patronage may, M II
does in many instances, prove to be
an undesirable possession. Mr.. Hurt
is q young man, and was Tor two Con.
gresses clerk OF the House Committee
on POST fli,es and Post Roads,
and while cling In that cap acity made
many friends OF members who wers
in Congress at that time. He is sn
educated gentleman, and as well tttsd
for the position as anyone who might
be elected. From his succe.s In the
various important positions he has
heretofore held, his friends feel jusii.
fed In promising that he 10 not only
competent, but would discharge the
duties In manner satisfactory 10 all
interested, reflect credit on bis party
aud those who presed him for elec.
tlont huu upon uin pthtcs
rHx sKRdRAST AT ARMS.
There seems TO be now little or no
opposition TO the present. sergeant at
arms, postmaster and clerk, and but
little doubt Of their 70 election.
LAMAR AS JUDGE wooDs'e SUCCESSOR.
tits pretty generally beliea'i mere
that Secretary Lamar will be appoint
ed TO the Supreme bench in the place
OF Justice Woods, decealed, provided
the President makes up bis
mind TO spare him from the
Cabinet, which | unders,and he has
not yet done. On account cf his great
Legal altainments and hia pfe.emlnent
ftnses, Senator Georges irieads we're
greatly in hopes he would have been
offered the place on the Supreme
Bench, and In the event Mr.. Lamar Ia
not ap sointed II is not at all unlikely
that Il will be rendered 10 him. II ls
conceded by the Democ;Ats on the
Senate Judiciary Committee that he Ia
tho greatest lawyer In the Senate, and
his report on the national Inquest bill
at tbs last session is characterized by
them as the ablest report eibInitted TO
that body in twenty years, and by
Senator Pugh as the most lucid exro.
silion OF the formation OF our govern
ment and the relations Netween the
States and the general government
that has ever been written.
Talk Of Mr.. Ian ar's appointment g.
the Supreme Bench, NJ. Gfosyenor
said: Il like Lamar. II had TO ook
over Mr.. Cleveland's Ojbiret for n
man 10 do honor 10 II, should select
Lamn above al the rect. lie iasci.
mates you. II you know him you
must ike him. Bu. 10 yppolnt him
on the Supreme Bench 10 cOustrue the
Constitution and decide on the legis-
lation Of Congress will do Mr.. Oleye.
land grant political harm. There may
not be all at once such q loud cry |
ataine, II rs the aAg Incident provoked,
but ID will be Just az serio1s In It's Of
feet. Lamar represents the dry
bones OF the Democracy -the bour- |
bonism-the dead past His convlc-
tons are the same as before the sur.
render. He places on the constitution |
the same construction the Con.
iederate States Ioueht Tor. TAX
about the New South. Ke Ia the old |
South with all the old iosas. To ap.
point him will be no encouragement
10 the New South. Let the Preeid snt
appoint Southern man by all means,
but let him not be dug on OF tho old
grave OF secession. "MI. Randall," he
added, "ia practically a Rspublicsn.
He defends the Democratic party In
speeches on the a)or Of the House,
but he thinks and votes with M on all
rreat issues that dlsting4lsh the par.
ties"